What happened in 978?

Year 978 in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 978. This year saw 2 significant events.

10th Century970s

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Edward the Martyr, the teenage King of England, is murdered, possibly arranged by his stepmother Queen Ælfthryth, by Cor
Edward the Martyr, the teenage King of England, is murdered, possibly arranged by his stepmother Queen Ælfthryth, by Corfe Castle
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Ethelred II crowned King of England at 10 years old, after the murder of his half brother Edward, possibly arranged by h
Ethelred II crowned King of England at 10 years old, after the murder of his half brother Edward, possibly arranged by his mother

Edward the Martyr, the teenage King of England, is murdered, possibly arranged by his stepmother Queen Ælfthryth, by Corfe Castle

Ethelred II crowned King of England at 10 years old, after the murder of his half brother Edward, possibly arranged by his mother

What happened in 978?: In 978, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Edward the Martyr, the teenage King of England, is murdered, possibly arranged by his stepmother Queen Ælfthryth, by Cor, Ethelred II crowned King of England at 10 years old, after the murder of his half brother Edward, possibly arranged by h.